Another key lawmaker says it’s likely the Legislature will weigh in on the evolution controversy. And in this case, the lawmaker, Rep. Joe Pickens, R-Palatka, says he has concerns about the proposed state standards himself.

“If it becomes a matter for legislative discussion, then I would have opinions that if it’s going to be presented, it’s presented ? in a manner that is not potentially exclusive of any other theory,” including creationism, said Pickens, the powerful chair of the House Schools and Learning Council.

Reporter Ron Matus adds:

Among scientists, there is virtually no debate about the fundamental soundness of Darwin’s theory. “But far and away,” Pickens said, “most of the people who are our constituents, and who vote for us, are not scientists.”

So, you know, screw the experts, we’ll decide what is and isn’t science the same way we pick the next American Idol.

LOL! Gravity may not give up without a fight! LOL! As a Christian who believes in both creationism and evolution I sure wish they could just come up with the money to teach both! I admire Darwin’s work very much and all the dedicated scientists who have built on it since then!
Dave Briggs :~)

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Joshua Rosenau spends his days defending the teaching of evolution at the National Center for Science Education. He is formerly a doctoral candidate at the University of Kansas, in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. When not battling creationists or modeling species ranges, he writes about developments in progressive politics and the sciences.

The opinions expressed here are his own, do not reflect the official position of NCSE. Indeed, older posts may no longer reflect his own official position.